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There are a number of pre-order offers for Battlefield 3 available now or soon to be available. Some countries have already announced their offers, while others will follow. Your best bet is to check in regularly with your favorite retailer/digital download service.

By the beginning of August, you should be able to find all of these items where they are supposed to be available. Here is what they all are and how to get them.

BREAKDOWN OF PRE-ORDER INCENTIVES FOR BATTLEFIELD 3Battlefield 3: Back to KarkandWhat it is: An entire themed expansion pack the size of Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam.Where to get: You will be eligible to download this expansion pack (once it is released) if you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition at any retailer all over the world.Available: Release date of Back to Karkand TBC. This expansion pack is not on the disc and is not available day one.Value: At no extra charge with every pre-order of Battlefield 3: Limited Edition. You will be able to buy it separately if you don't pre-order (date and price TBC).More info:In this blog post. More to come.

Physical Warfare PackWhat it is: A set of three time-based exclusive items and one early weapon unlock for Battlefield 3.Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.Available: Day 1 if you pre-order. If you do not pre-order, you will get access to this content at no extra charge at a later date.Value: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.More info:In this blog post.

SPECACT Kit UpgradeWhat it is: A set of 8 multiplayer skins, one for each class and side in Battlefield 3.Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.Available: Day 1.Value: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.

Dog Tag PackWhat it is: A set of 5 unique in-game dog tags to choose from. Dog tags in Battlefield 3 serve as your in-game signature, displayed on screen every time you defeat an enemy. You can also claim the dog tag of your enemies via skillful stealth knife takedowns. This pre-order exclusive pack gives you 5 unique dog tag designs to complement the standard range in the game.Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.Available: Day 1.Value: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.

Avatar Battlefield 3 GearWhat it is: Battlefield 3 gear for your Xbox 360 avatar.Where to get: At select retailers all over the world when you pre-order Battlefield 3: Limited Edition.Available: Day 1.Value: At no extra charge with your pre-order at select retailers.

Shotgun and Beret for Battlefield Play4FreeWhat it is: An 870S shotgun and a beret for in-game use in our play-for-free title Battlefield Play4Free.Where to get: By pre-ordering Battlefield 3: Limited Edition on Origin.Available: Day 1.Value: At no extra charge with your pre-order on Origin.More info:In this blog post.